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A lot of people get to the point where they are about to give up on losing weight. They have all tried exercising and dieting, but it just hasn’t worked. They end up getting discouraged and want to give up because they are afraid they won’t be able to lose weight.

The best advice to give them is to just slow down and take a deep breath.

Most people in today’s society are looking for that instant gratification. Everything we want, we want it now. Whether it’s microwaving food to get it in minutes, or our cell phones taking more than 5 seconds to send a text message, we want things now. This is the reason we want our weight loss to be instant just like an instant microwaveable meal.

When we try to change our life quickly, the odds aren’t in our favor. We will get back into unhealthy habits because we didn’t lose a pound or two. Studies have shown the best way to lose weight for good, is to make those small changes to our lifestyles.

Consider some of these tips to create a healthier life for yourself:

Take the stairs whenever possible. Some days you won’t be able to make it to the gym just because life gets in the way. You can burn some extra calories just by taking the stairs that day instead of an elevator.

Add an extra glass of water here and there to your diet. A lot of us simply don’t drink the water we need to stay healthy every day. Try to add 8 ounces of water sometime throughout your day. One glass with every meal will help a lot.

Take the extra time to walk or ride a bike when running your errands. You save money and studies have shown spending time outside is great for your health.

Make sure to get the right amount of sleep. Try going to bed 30 minutes before you normally do and gradually work your way to 6-8 hours of sleep every night. A full eight hours of sleep will do magic for your health. You will feel rejuvenated and it will help you recover from workouts as well.